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United Way Emerald Coast

Foundation · Grantmaker FORT WALTON BEACH, FL EIN: 59-0972293 Website
Children and youthInfants and toddlersAdultsEconomically disadvantaged peopleUnemployed people

OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE WITH RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OKALOOSA AND WALTON COUNTIES.

Key facts about United Way Emerald Coast

EIN
59-0972293
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Total assets
$1,654,098

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Is United Way Emerald Coast open to new grantees?

54%

first-time grantees, 2022

In 2022, 13 of 24 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $23K. How we count

Medians: $14K first-time, $19K repeat.

  • 46% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.7M

-2.5% YoY

Revenue

$1.3M

-11.7% YoY

Net Investment Income

$7K

+148.6% YoY

Expenses

$1.3M

-10.2% YoY

About United Way Emerald Coast

Based on IRS filings

United Way Emerald Coast is a nonprofit organization focused on Children and youth, based in FORT WALTON BEACH, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $7K.

Focus Areas

Children and youthInfants and toddlersAdultsEconomically disadvantaged peopleUnemployed people
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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1states

States

Cities

Fort Walton BeachDefuniak SpringsPensacolaSanta Rosa BeachShalimarValparaisoCrestviewMary EstherNavarreNiceville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$403K$806K$1M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,654,098$1,697,049$1,553,672
Revenue$1,293,449$1,465,120$1,184,626
Expenses$1,271,278$1,415,612$1,112,631
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$7,182$2,889$3,515
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$113K$226K$339K$453K15 grants202012 grants202124 grants20220 grants20230 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

51 grants across all recorded years

46<$50K5$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Kelly Jasen — President & CEO: $87KKelly JasenPresident & CEO$87K

From 2024 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Thomas EveridgeChair0.25—
Jason FulghumImmediate Past Chair1—
Kim CoxSecretary0.25—
Matthew ZasadaTreasurer/Vice-Chair1—
Sheila FitzgeraldImpact Chair0.25—
Robin ShawImpact Vice Chair0.25—
Samantha SmithCommunity Impact Chair0.25—
Alan GiesemanBoard Member0.25—
Alexis TibbettsBoard Member0.25—
Bernard JohnsonBoard Member0.25—
Caroline BurrisBoard Member0.25—
Jenni BrunsonBoard Member0.25—
Steve HortonBoard Member0.25—
Tracy JohnsonBoard Member0.25—
Clint AdenBoard Member0.25—
Darra FlanaganBoard Member0.25—
Hong PotomskiBoard Member0.25—
Jessica LeavinsBoard Member0.25—
Laurie GuzmanBoard Member0.25—
Pamela ClarkeBoard Member0.25—
Susan RimsaBoard Member0.25—
Kelly JasenPresident & CEO48$87,318

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Children and youthInfants and toddlersAdultsEconomically disadvantaged peopleUnemployed people

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Way Emerald Coast?

United Way Emerald Coast is a nonprofit organization focused on Children and youth, based in FORT WALTON BEACH, FL. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is United Way Emerald Coast?

As of 2024, United Way Emerald Coast holds $1.7M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue.

Where does United Way Emerald Coast operate?

United Way Emerald Coast has awarded grants in Florida.

What is United Way Emerald Coast's EIN?

United Way Emerald Coast's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-0972293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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